Mark Mulder works out for Angels

[Scott34]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/22/sunball/F961ShfcCo23Hl7r9tm2PP/story.html

 

2. Mark Mulder, LHP, free agent — Mulder is looking for a creative contract as he makes his comeback attempt. He may have to agree to a minor league deal first, with incentives if he makes the major league club. Mulder has worked out for the Giants, Padres, Diamondbacks, Angels, and Phillies over two sessions. In the second session, Mulder, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2008, improved his velocity from 88 to 92 miles per hour. It’s a long road back, but the fact that Mulder’s shoulder is showing no signs of discomfort could mean he’d be a good back-end option for someone. The Red Sox have inquired, but probably won’t pursue him.

 

 

 

I'm down with this.  He hasn't been good in almost a decade but what the hell?

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Madson 2.0

[Scott34]

Madson 2.0

 

I can't think of 1 thing that is similar between Ryan Madson and Mark Mulder.

Edited December 22, 2013 by Scott34

[Glen]

I can't think of 1 thing that is similar between Ryan Madson and Mark Mulder.

 

 

They both have the same amount of letters in both their first and last names. 

[Sherlock31]

If he can still throw at 92 mph, Why not? It could be a low risk high reward signing.

[Stradling]

Bring him in. Why the hell not?

[Glen]

Who was the bullpen guy we signed last year that was trying to come back?  Had some good innings in ST and then didn't do anything in SLC.  Chad Cordero?  Yeah, Mark Mulder will probably be Chad Cordero but he's worth a look.

[Jeff Fletcher]

I'm all for the Angels bringing him to camp because it's a good story!

I covered him with the A's. Quality guy.

[Stradling]

Minor league contract. Give him a $500k bonus if he makes the team out of Spring Training and $1million bonus if he is on the active roster on September 1st.

[RallyMo]

I can't think of 1 thing that is similar between Ryan Madson and Mark Mulder.

They each have last names that are six letters long and begin with "M."

Coincidentally, your favorite word shares such characteristics: MURDER.

[nikkachez]

Do it, never know what could happen

[Brent Maguire]

I'm ok with this. Why not?

 

It would be a fun story to follow either way. 

[gotbeer]

No thanks.  Scioscia doesn't need another veteran pet.  

[ukyah]

sounds like he's pretty reasonable with contract expectations. sign him.

[Richard]

Read last week that he's seeking a major league deal after he turned down the giants for a minor league deal.

[ettin]

I can't think of 1 thing that is similar between Ryan Madson and Mark Mulder.

 

 

They both have the same amount of letters in both their first and last names. 

 

They both have first and last names that start with consonants.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Sure it isn't Fox Mulder?

[Homebrewer]

Maria Muldaur?

[mp170.6]

This guy hasn't pitched in the majors since 2008 when he lasted 1.2 innings.  No thanks.

[Angel Oracle]

Maria Muldaur?

I'm so old, I remember "Midnight at the Oasis".

[Chuck]

Do it!!

[Brent Maguire]

Seriously would like to see him signed just for the purpose of his comeback story. 

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

It wouldn't hurt to sign him to a minor league deal. However, the odds of him making the ML team is very slim. He's 36, and he hasn't pitched in the ML since 2008. He was terrible in his very limited innings in 2007 and 2008. In 2006, he put up 2013 Blanton type numbers. His last solid ML season was almost ten years ago (2005). 

[Brent Maguire]

Yeah I doubt he does anything that is worthwhile. 

 

I read that he "felt better than he has in years" which still doesn't mean all that much. It's more of just a fun story if anything. 

[Guest]

Yeah our bullpen really needs another injury laden reliever. I guess he'll fit in if he has command issues and can walk every batter he faces in the 8th inning.